Coelacanths are a part of Sarcopterygii or the lobe-finned fishes, the same clade as the lungfish and tetrapods, and they all possess lobed fins as opposed to rayed fins.

3 days ago · Coelacanth, any of the two living lobe-finned bony fishes of the genus Latimeria. Order Coelacanthiformes, to which all coelacanths belong, was thought to have died out about 66 million …

The coelacanth is a "passive drift feeder," moving slowly and passively near the substrate where it feeds primarily on cephalopods (cuttlefish, squid, and octopus) and fish.

Dec 18, 2020 · The coelacanth is a rare and protected fish that plays no role in human cuisine or recreational fishing, but it is sometimes accidentally caught by people from gill nets or near-shore …

The coelacanth is a piscivorous (fish-eating), nocturnal animal. It resides in caves during daylight hours, possibly for protection from predatory sharks and to save energy for night feeding.

Coelacanths are elusive, deep-sea creatures, living in depths up to 2,300 feet below the surface. They can be huge, reaching 6.5 feet or more and weighing 198 pounds. Scientists estimate they can...

Scientists believe individual coelacanths may live as long as 60 years. The coelacanth appears to be a cousin of Eusthenopteron, the fish credited with growing legs and coming ashore – 360 million years …

Coelacanths live in deep waters off of southeastern Africa. Only once fishers started fishing deeper and deeper was this species discovered. Before that time, this entire family of fishes was only known …

Jul 29, 2025 · Coelacanths inhabit deep-water environments, typically found at depths ranging from 100 to 700 meters. During daylight hours, they often aggregate in submarine caves and crevices formed …

The Coelacanth (pronounced SEE-la-kanth) is not just any fish; it is a marvel of biological tenacity. Belonging to the order Coelacanthiformes, these remarkable animals are the last surviving members …